The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Blair Atholl station (BLA)
Cheapest price
$43
Average price
$43
Fastest journey
2 h 5 m
Average duration
3 h 41 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
99 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Blair Atholl station (BLA) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Blair Atholl station (BLA) will cost around $43 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $43.
Of the 5 trains that leave Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) for Blair Atholl station (BLA) on Wed, Nov 19, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Nov 19 the direct trains cover the 99 km distance in an average of 3 h 41 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 5 m .
On Wed, Nov 19 the slowest trains will take 5 h 22 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Blair Atholl station (BLA)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Blair Atholl station (BLA) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 3m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €7, and a train costs an average of €14.
Distance: 61 miles (99 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€31 Average price | €10 Average price Cheapest |
2h 33m Average total duration Fastest 2h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration 3h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Blair Atholl station (BLA) train times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Blair Atholl station (BLA) trains for today, Tuesday, November 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 1:41 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h20 | 4:01 PM Blair Atholl station (BLA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:34 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h05 | 8:39 PM Blair Atholl station (BLA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, November 19 | |||||
![]() | 10:35 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h55 | 2:30 PM Blair Atholl station (BLA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:58 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h32 | 2:30 PM Blair Atholl station (BLA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:59 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h31 | 2:30 PM Blair Atholl station (BLA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Blair Atholl station (BLA)
Trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Blair Atholl station (BLA) run on average 3 times per day, taking around 2h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $18 (€14) but you can travel from only $9 (€7) by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:33, the last at 18:34. The fastest train covers the 61 miles (99 km) distance in 1h 58m.
Distance 61 miles (99 km) |
Average train duration 2h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price $18 (€14) |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 1h 58m |
First train 04:33 |
Last train 18:34 |
Train companies: ScotRail, Caledonian Sleeper from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Blair Atholl station (BLA) trainsScotRail, Caledonian Sleeper trains will get you between Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and Blair Atholl station (BLA) from $9 (€7). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Blair Atholl station (BLA)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Blair Atholl station (BLA) by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Blair Atholl station (BLA), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Blair Atholl station (BLA)
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
- You can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2.
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: New Street: Long Stay
- Bagel Factory
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- JD Wetherspoon
- The Pasty Shop
- The Beer House
- M&S
- Pret a Manger
- Taxi: Nearest Taxi Ranks are on Market St and Waverley Bridge outside the station.
- Accessible taxis: Taxi ranks are located on Waverley Bridge and also Market Street. Market Street can be accessed step free via available lifts.
- Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: At entrance to Public Toilets
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets,
- Old Waverley Hotel
- Jurys Inn Edinburgh
- The Scotsman Hotel
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle storage can be found in the station: by the lift at Platform 2 (37 spaces) Platform 3 (68 Spaces) and adjacent to Platform 19 (86 Spaces). Additional cycle spaces are available in New Street car park (32 spaces).
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information booths are located on the concourse.
- Bus lines: 22, 30, 33, X22, X25, X37
- Train lines: Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, LNER, ScotRail, Transpennine Express
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Waterloo Place, pick up across from Apex Hotel and drop off outside the Apex Hotel.
- Metro: No metro available.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category B station. Level to platform 1- connecting footbridge with stairs to platform 2 or step-free route via level crossing and separate ramped entrance to platform 2 at south end of platform
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the main station car park
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